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Mental Health Peer Specialist - General Description
Act as a recovery coach to assist clients in working toward stability. Will utilize past experiences and success as a recipient to serve as a role model.
Mental Health Peer Specialist - Qualification and Competencies
- High School Diploma preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a mental health recipient, who has successfully utilized opportunities for personal growth. Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and work as a team member.
- Certified by the Academy of Peer Services or undergoing certification is preferred.
Schedule
- Training Period: Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm
- Tuesdays-Saturdays or Sundays-Thursdays
- Minimum one late shift a week required
Location
- Office: Baldwin, NY 11510
- Traveling throughout Nassau County
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists identified Supportive Housing and Apartment Treatment Program clients in community integration utilizing resources within the community.
- Helps to increase socialization for identified clients when needed/requested
- Assists other housing agencies in applying for outside resources such as Wrap-Around services from the Nassau County Office of Mental Health
- Provides supportive counseling and education in areas such as medication management, symptom management and developing coping strategies.
- Development of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) plans with clients
- Provide post discharge follow-up.
- Maintain contact with treatment team, Health Home care coordinator, Housing staff to help maintain coordination of services
- Participates in Staff Development activities
- Participates in routine supervision with the Team Leader
- Responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
- Submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
- Accepts and follows through on all other duties as assigned.
- Attends work related workshops/conferences as program schedule permits.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Valid Driver’s license & available car
- Submit Copy of Current Car Insurance
- Required to take all mandatory trainings
- Adheres to HIPAA Policies & Procedures/Compliance Plan
- Scheduled work hours include evenings and weekends
EEO Statement
SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. SAIL welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.80 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Baldwin, NY 11510 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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